Facebook Has a New App, and It's All About News

In a move to expand its already pervasive digital/social tentacles into even more aspects of our consuming lives (in a good way, of course), Facebook has launched a new Notify App, designed to deliver customized, real-time news updates from the publications and subjects you actually care about, as soon as they happen.

Outlets like Vogue, CNN, the Washington Post and even (SHAMELESS PLUG WARNING) our very own Thrillist have their own dedicated channels on the new app -- delivering a Twitter-esque feed of rapidly updating news (based around location, in some cases) and direct messages in selected cases. The outlets, coined "stations" in the app, are even separated by category, like "Entertainment," "Food & Drink," and "Technology."

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As you can see by the screenshot above, I need to charge my battery -- oh, and also, within each outlet, there are usually additional sub-categories to select. Take (SHAMELESS PLUG WARNING #2) Thrillist's station for example: you can select to be notified on the best new restaurants and bars in your city (based on your precise location) and choose not be notified about upcoming travel deals that may be offered in your area.

The Notify app rolls out today. So waste no more time dodging Candy Crush invites and resenting your engaged friends on Facebook, and start tuning in to the things you care about. May I suggest (SHAMELESS PLUG WARNING #3) Thrillist?

Wil Fulton is a Staff Writer for Thrillist. His favorite kind of notification is the push notification. Follow him @wilfulton

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